CitySearch Journal

Phased vs. Bare Land Condominiums: Understanding the Differences and Why Governance Matters

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Condominiums in Alberta are not all created equal. While many people think of condos as apartment-style units in a high-rise building, the reality is far more nuanced. Different condominium structures come with different ownership models, development timelines, and governance cha...

Being a Landlord in Alberta vs. Ontario – It’s Not Even Close

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

We’ve managed properties across Alberta for decades and have dealt with thousands of tenancies. Every so often, we speak with owners from Ontario—or investors considering buying there—and the same conversation comes up:“Is it really that different?”S...

From Engineering to Property Management: Why Systems Thinking Matters More Than Ever

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, April 13, 2026

For fifteen years, I worked as an engineer in the energy sector.It was a world of precision, accountability, and consequence. Decisions were not abstract—they impacted operations, safety, and significant capital. You learned quickly that systems either worked… or the...

RTDRS in Alberta: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What the 2026 Fee Changes Mean

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, April 10, 2026

Disputes between landlords and tenants are part of the rental landscape. Even in well-managed properties, disagreements can arise over rent, maintenance, deposits, or possession. In Alberta, most of these issues are not handled through traditional court. Instead, they are address...

Robert’s Rules of Order: A Practical Guide for Better Board Meetings

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, April 10, 2026

Effective board meetings don’t happen by accident. They are structured, intentional, and grounded in a framework that ensures decisions are made fairly, efficiently, and transparently. For more than a century, that framework has been Robert’s Rules of Order—a pa...

Condominium Governance in Alberta: Roles, Responsibilities, and What Actually Makes a Building Work

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, April 10, 2026

Condominium living is often described as a balance between private ownership and shared responsibility. While that may sound straightforward, in practice it is anything but simple.Behind every well-run condominium is a governance structure that is functioning properly. Behi...

What Boardwalk’s $105M Apartment Sale Tells Us About Today’s Rental Market

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Recent activity by Boardwalk REIT offers an important window into how sophisticated institutional investors are thinking about the Canadian rental housing market—particularly in Alberta.Boardwalk has completed the sale of four apartment properties located in Quebec City and...

Understanding Communal Living Properties in Alberta: A Practical Guide for Owners and Investors

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

As Calgary continues to densify and evolve, communal living arrangements are becoming increasingly common. From high-rise condominiums to cooperative housing and community-driven neighbourhood associations, these ownership and governance structures play a critical role in how pro...

Understanding Property Ownership in Alberta: Freehold, Leasehold, and Condominium Structures

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

In Alberta’s real estate landscape, understanding how property ownership is structured is fundamental—not only for buyers and investors, but also for condominium boards, developers, and property managers. Each ownership model carries its own legal framework, operation...

The Growing Role of Secondary Suites in Calgary’s Housing Landscape

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, April 2, 2026

Calgary’s housing market is evolving quickly, and with that evolution comes a shift in how people think about homeownership, affordability, and density. One of the most important—and often underestimated—pieces of this shift is the rise of secondary suites.What ...